The MANE Tale
Second Season-August 29, 2021
Dear GMS Lion Parents and Scholars,
Thank you for your tremendous involvement and support in all we do at GMS! I am beyond grateful for your amazing partnership. This partnership makes all the difference in the world.
Sincerely,
Courtney Baker
Principal
Drop Off and Pick Up
For the safety of our scholars and staff, please make sure to adhere to the following guidelines when dropping or picking up scholars:
- DO NOT drop or pick up scholars in the middle of the street, please pull and park on the side.
- DO NOT make a U-turn in the middle of the street (this is a serious safety concern), proceed to the end of the street to turn at the stop sign.
- The speed limit is 20 mph in a school zone---SLOW DOWN!!!
Grading Reminders
- Our staff is amazing, please contact your scholar's teachers directly with any questions regarding assignments and grading.
- Teachers will update their grade book weekly.
- Check Skyward for grade updates.
- Help your scholar take ownership of their learning by checking Skyward and working with their teachers
- Please help reinforce the expectation with your scholar of completing assignments on time, completing any make up work, and asking their teacher if they have any questions.
COVID
If your child begins experiencing any of the following symptoms:
- Fever 100.0 or higher or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- sore throat
- congestion or runny nose
- nausea or vomiting
- diarrhea
Keep them home, inform your school nurse and contact your health care provider.
Themed Thursday & Spirit Friday
Staff and students are encouraged to participate in our THEME Thursday:
- September 2nd--College Day
- September 9th--Wear your red, white and blue
- September 16th-Keep Calm/wear tie dye
- September 23rd--We are WILD about YOU/wear animal print
- September 30th-- Our Future is Bright/Wear Neon bright colors
Every Friday, show your spirit by wearing Lion Pride spirit wear.
We still have class shirts for $5.00. See your counselor.
Anime Club--Coming Soon
The GMS Anime Club will be holding an interest meeting Wednesday, September 1st, 2021 in the auditorium at 7:40am. This club will focus on current Anime series, discussion, and cosplay. Meetings will be from 3:45 - 4:45 every Friday. If you are interested, please join us Wednesday morning in the auditorium at 7:40am.
Principal's Advisory Team
Mrs. Baker is looking for scholars to be a part of her advisory team. The Principal Advisory Team brings together scholars and the principal to create a better understanding of and mutual respect for each other's perspectives and share ideas for increasing student achievement and performance. The PAT will meet monthly (third Thursday of the month) from 3:50-4:50 place TBD depending on group size. All interested scholars will need to sign up using the provided link:https://forms.gle/22Xqpg8gdRB9GSmE8 Deadline Friday, September 3, 2021.
STAY IN THE KNOW
Greenville Middle School
Email: bakerc@greenvilleisd.com
Website: https://www.greenvilleisd.com/domain/950
Location: 3611 Texas Street, Greenville, TX, USA
Phone: 903-457-2620
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GISDGMS
Twitter: @GreenvilleMS2